Comparison

TraceCam Studio vs AR Kalka

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TraceCam Studio

This app transforms your device into a versatile drawing and coloring tool. It offers multiple modes for tracing, freehand drawing, and quick coloring, with a rich library of images and the ability to import your own.

Highlights
  • AR tracing mode
  • Scratch tracing mode
  • Freehand drawing and coloring
  • Instant fill coloring
  • Import custom images
  • Extensive content library
  • Gesture controls
Features
Read full description

Turn any photo into a drawing and trace it on paper with TraceCam Studio! Whether you're just starting out or already love to draw, TraceCam Studio makes sketching, tracing and coloring easy and fun. NEW: PHOTO TO SKETCH Pick any photo from your gallery or camera and turn it into a pencil sketch or clean line art in one tap. Adjust the detail from simple outlines to rich shading, then trace it on paper or color it in. Draw your pet, your friends, your favorite places - anything you love! FOUR CREATIVE MODES • Trace Mode (AR): Hold your phone above paper and trace through the camera. Perfect for learning to draw on real paper. • Scratch Mode: Place your phone on paper and trace directly on the bright screen. Great for detailed, precise work. • Free Coloring: Paint freely with brushes and a rich color palette. • Tap to Fill: Tap any area to fill it with color instantly. Relaxing and effortless. MY DRAWINGS Finished a drawing? Snap a photo of your paper and keep all your artwork in one place. Compare it side by side with the original, share it with friends, or save it to Photos. Your colorings are saved here too. TODAY'S DRAWING A new drawing is waiting for you every day. Turn on daily reminders and build a creative habit, one drawing at a time. GROWING CONTENT LIBRARY Hundreds of images across categories like Cute Animals, Flowers, Line Art, Coloring Pages and seasonal collections like Autumn and Christmas. New drawings are added regularly. SMART TOOLS • Import your own photos from the gallery or camera • Save favorites for quick access • Zoom, rotate and position images with simple gestures • Lock the image while tracing to prevent accidental moves • Adjust image opacity for perfect tracing • Automatic brightness boost in Scratch Mode • Available in 11 languages: English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese, Dutch, Korean, Italian and Indonesian PERFECT FOR Beginners, kids, students, teachers, hobbyists and anyone who loves to create. No drawing experience needed! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Use the built-in feedback option to report bugs or suggest new features. We read every message and keep improving TraceCam Studio based on your ideas. Start your creative journey today. Download TraceCam Studio and draw with confidence!

About

AR Kalka

Features
Read full description

Place a reference image over your camera preview and trace it onto paper. Your drawing surface and the reference appear together on the display. AR Kalka does not project an image onto the paper. Secure your iPhone or iPad above the drawing surface. The app shows you how to mount it, including with things you already have at home. Choose a pattern or import your own image. Move, rotate and resize the overlay to fit. Adjust its opacity so you can see both the reference and the paper. Use outline mode with adjustable detail, line width and color, a grid and a flashlight where your device supports it. Touch lock prevents accidental movement. Projects and image settings are saved on your device. After you mark its four corners, the app can track a flat drawing surface. Tracking needs visible detail and good lighting. If the app loses the surface, it hides the overlay and lets you align it again. The phone still needs a stable mount. Try every drawing tool free with ten patterns and save one project with each of them. The full version lets you import your own images, use the complete library of 100 included patterns and save multiple projects. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription or advertising. The App Store shows the current price before purchase. Your images and projects stay on your device. The drawing tools do not need an internet connection or an AR Kalka account. Purchases and restores use the App Store and need an internet connection. Restoring requires the same App Store account. The app does not provide cloud backup, so keep a separate copy of important source images. The interface is available in 15 languages.

Screenshots

TraceCam Studio4 screens
AR Kalka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TraceCam Studio at none against AR Kalka's 1. AR Kalka's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Kalka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TraceCam Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TraceCam Studio versus AR Kalka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceCam StudioAR Kalka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeynep ToyPAWEŁ KANDYBOWICZ

In-app purchases

None

TraceCam Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Kalka

One-time1
  • AR Kalka Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is TraceCam Studio free?
TraceCam Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Kalka free?
AR Kalka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TraceCam Studio or AR Kalka have ads?
TraceCam Studio shows ads; AR Kalka does not.

Other comparisons